Lead Auditor
About The Position
ERM Certification and Verification Services (CVS), a global team within ERM Group, is seeking a Lead ESG Certification & Verification Assessor to deliver accredited certification, verification, and assurance services across North America. This is a remote, work-from-home position involving significant client engagement and international exposure across sectors such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Technology, and Data Centers. Travel is expected to be approximately 50% to 75%, primarily within the United States, with occasional international assignments. The Lead Assessor provides independent assessments that help organizations strengthen environmental, health, safety, quality, operational, and ESG performance; demonstrate compliance; manage risk; and improve management systems. The role also contributes technical leadership, knowledge sharing, client relationship building, business development, and the continued development of ERM CVS methodologies and capabilities.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualification in Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience involving implementation, operation, assessment, or auditing of management systems.
- Experience evaluating organizational performance against EHS, quality, operational, or management system objectives.
- Demonstrated sector expertise in at least one relevant area: Oil & Gas; Mining & Minerals; Data Centers; or manufacturing or fabrication environments.
- Training and working knowledge of at least two of the following standards: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, ISO 45001, or ISO 50001.
- Working knowledge of ISO 17021 and/or ISO 17029 requirements.
- Strong understanding of U.S. or Americas-based EHS regulations, including OSHA, EPA, industry-specific, and local requirements.
- Ability to plan and execute audits effectively while meeting deadlines and quality expectations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation delivery.
- Ability to identify risks and improvement opportunities and communicate findings clearly and objectively.
- Fluency in written and spoken English.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively (50% to 75%).
Nice To Haves
- Lead Auditor qualifications or professional certifications relevant to management systems auditing.
- Experience conducting accredited certification, verification, or assurance assessments.
- Experience working across multiple industries and global operating environments.
- Knowledge of ESG assurance, sustainability reporting, or related verification frameworks.
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or developing auditors and technical assessors.
- Additional language capabilities, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Japanese.
- Knowledge of IRMA, ASI, or CopperMark frameworks for Mining & Minerals.
Responsibilities
- Lead certification, verification, and assurance assessments in accordance with ERM CVS procedures and accreditation requirements.
- Plan, conduct, and manage audits, including preparation, site activities, stakeholder interviews, evidence review, reporting, and assessment conclusions.
- Deliver clear, accurate, and timely assessment reports and recommendations.
- Help organizations identify opportunities to improve environmental, health, safety, quality, and operational performance.
- Provide objective assessments supporting compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain technical expertise across applicable standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Support the continuous improvement of ERM CVS methodologies, competencies, and operational processes.
- Share knowledge, lessons learned, and technical expertise across the global ERM CVS team.
- Build trusted client relationships and represent ERM CVS professionally during engagements.
- Identify opportunities to support client needs and contribute to business development activities with ERM CVS leadership and partners.
- Coach and support colleagues in audit delivery, technical interpretation, and assessment best practices.
- Contribute to ERM CVS's reputation for technical excellence, integrity, and client service.
- Support ESG and sustainability initiatives through assurance services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
